Dr John puppy food at Giddy Pets
Dr John is a budget-focused complete dry dog food brand we buy in alongside everything else we sell, and the range includes a puppy-specific recipe alongside its adult lines. It sits at the value end of the market, which is the honest way to describe it — a straightforward complete food at a lower price point than the premium names either side of it.
What the puppy recipe is for
The Dr John puppy recipe is a complete dry food formulated for the growth stage rather than an adult diet with a puppy label stuck on it, which matters because a growing puppy has different nutritional needs — more protein and calories relative to size — than an adult dog settled at a stable weight.
As with any budget-tier food, the ingredient list is straightforward rather than elaborate, and it will suit owners prioritising a fair price on a genuinely complete food over a premium ingredient panel. It is not a hypoallergenic or single-protein recipe, so it is a reasonable starting point for a puppy with no known sensitivities rather than the first choice for one with a suspected food intolerance.
Introducing it, and what we actually stock
Whatever your puppy is currently eating, introduce any new food gradually over several days, mixing increasing amounts of the new food in with the old rather than switching overnight — that applies to Dr John as much as any other brand, and it is the single biggest thing owners skip when changing food.
We stock a selection from the wider Dr John range rather than every recipe the brand makes, and what is shown in the grid above is what we currently have available to order. If your puppy does not settle on it within the first couple of weeks, or shows ongoing loose stools or a change in appetite, that is worth mentioning to your vet rather than persisting with it.
For this need
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Forthglade Cold Pressed Natural Turkey
Cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs from 2 months, soft enough to mix with water for young pups
£45.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Salmon
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for dogs, built on fresh and dried salmon
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Duck
Cold-pressed grain-free duck food with fruit and botanicals, in two bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Chicken
Cold-pressed grain-free chicken food with fruit and botanicals, in three bag sizes
From£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Turkey
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% turkey, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Chicken
A grain-free complete dry food for adult dogs, lightly baked and built on 50% chicken
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Small Dog Turkey
Cold-pressed grain-free dry food for small dogs and puppies, built on turkey
£16.99
Forthglade Complete Meal Lightly Baked Lamb
A lightly baked complete dry food, 50% lamb, for adult dogs of any breed
From£12.49
Forthglade Cold Pressed Grain Free Turkey
Grain-free cold-pressed turkey kibble for dogs, gentle on sensitive stomachs
£69.69
Harringtons Puppy Turkey & Rice
Complete turkey puppy food with 30% protein and feeding bands by adult weight
£6.49
Harringtons Adult Dog Turkey Veg
Complete dry food for adult dogs with turkey, chicken and salmon oil, 21% protein
From£3.39
Harringtons Adult Dog Salmon & Potato
Complete salmon and potato dry dog food with 21% protein in a 1.7KG bag
£6.25
Common questions
- Is Dr John a good puppy food?
- It is a straightforward, complete value food rather than a premium one, and it will suit puppies with no known food sensitivities looking for a fair price on a genuinely complete diet. What matters most is whether the specific recipe agrees with your individual puppy, not the brand name on the bag.
- How do I switch my puppy onto Dr John food?
- Introduce it gradually over five to seven days, mixing in a little more of the new food and a little less of the old one each day rather than swapping in one go. This gives your puppy's digestion time to adjust and makes an upset stomach much less likely.
- Does Giddy Pets stock the whole Dr John range?
- No, we stock a selection from the range rather than every recipe the brand produces, and what is shown in the grid above reflects what is currently available to order. That can change as stock does, so check back if a particular recipe is not currently listed.
- When should my puppy move from puppy food to adult food?
- It depends on breed size — smaller breeds typically move onto adult food sooner than large or giant breeds, who take longer to finish growing. Your vet can advise on the right timing for your specific puppy rather than relying on a single fixed age.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.